04.30.19
“With profound sadness,” HCT Group has announced that their beloved founder, Chris Thorpe passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born January 29, 1944 in Northampton, England.
According to HCT:
Chris began his career in 1968 at British Petroleum Plastics Division. In 1985, he joined Laffon and was instrumental in its growth and success through to its acquisition in 1991.
He founded HCT in 1992 with his wife Clare and eldest son James out of a spare room of his London home. Chris was a passionate innovator and a true pioneer in our industry. He forged relationships with and supported young brands, some of which remain HCT’s most important clients today. He loved creating new designs and developed, amongst others, the now iconic MAC packaging.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Clare, his sons James and Tim, and eight grandchildren. Chris will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. His generosity, wit and kindness live on in his family and in the company he built.
